Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Sestertius (33mm, 26.91 g, 5h). Rome mint. Struck late AD 121-123. VF.Electronic Auction 574 Roman Imperial, Bronze Estimate: $ 100 |
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Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Sestertius (33mm, 26.91 g, 5h). Rome mint. Struck late AD 121-123. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Minerva standing left, dropping incense on candelabrum to left, and holding spear ; a round shield, on which a snake coils, rests against her left side. RIC II.3 668; Banti 583. Green patina, smoothing, details enhanced. VF. |